Special Event Extended Trading

Special Event Extended Trading is an initiative under the Section 13 of the Liquor Act 2007 where extended trading hours for licensed premises can be declared for events that hold regional, State, or national significance.

The extended trading hours apply to venues automatically, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the event. Eligible venues do not need to apply or register to access the extended trading. Relevant conditions are listed in the table below.

Licence types eligible for extended trading:

• Hotels

• General bars

• Clubs

• Small bars

• On-premises related to a restaurant

• Producer/Wholesaler licence with a drink on premises authorisation or a special drink on premises authorisation

• Listed live music and performance venues

• Casino, being a licence granted under Schedule 6, section 10 of the Casino Control Regulation 2019.

Events eligible for extended trading include:

• NRL Men’s and Women’s Grand Finals

• Repco Bathurst 1000

• Marrickville Music Festival

• Rugby League World Cup

• Parramatta Lanes Festival

• Norton Street Festival

• Festival of Balmain

Please see individual event listings on the website for further information.